05.01.2026 16:02
Forty people lost their lives in a fire that broke out on New Year's Eve at the Crans-Montana ski resort in Switzerland. It was reported that among the deceased was a young Turkish man. The number of injured was announced as 119.
The identities of those who lost their lives in a fire that broke out on New Year's Eve at a bar in Switzerland's Crans-Montana ski resort have been identified. Among the deceased is a young Turkish individual. The fire at the bar named "Le Constellation" in Crans-Montana ski resort claimed the lives of 40 people. The police announced that the identities of all the deceased have been confirmed.
15 OF THE DECEASED WERE UNDER 18
The police reported that the ages of the deceased ranged from 14 to 39, with 15 individuals being under 18 years old. They added that the youngest among the deceased were a Swiss girl and a French boy, both aged 14. It was revealed that the deceased were citizens of Switzerland, Italy, Romania, Portugal, France, Belgium, Israel, the United Kingdom, and Turkey. The police stated that no further details would be provided regarding the deceased. In addition to the 40 fatalities, it was noted that 119 people were injured, six of whom were seriously injured, and the identification of those seriously injured had not yet been completed.
INVESTIGATION LAUNCHED AGAINST FRENCH COUPLE OPERATING THE BAR
The police also announced that an investigation has been launched against the French couple operating the bar, Barin Jacques and Jessica Moretti. The couple is suspected of manslaughter due to negligence, causing bodily harm due to negligence, and arson due to negligence. According to preliminary investigation results, the fireworks placed very close to the ceiling on top of the bottles are being cited as a possible cause of the fire.
The investigation into the incident is ongoing.